In 1857, Samuel Dawson, the son of a slaveholder, befriends Will, a slave boy. The parents of the two twelve-year
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A Matter of Choice
Dissatisfied with government schools, parents across Texas demand more education options for their children. Spurred on by the governor, Republican
A Moral Sanction
When the local zoning commission rezones Jack Charlton’s land, making it impossible for him to open the battery factory that
Justice Inc: A Novel
Justin Walker and Pratik Shah are the owners of Justice Inc, a business in Houston that provides intellectual bodyguard services.
The Mendelson Effect
On their first day of college, aspiring intellectuals Justin Walker and Pratik Shah meet in their philosophy class. The class
A New Writing Course
I am pleased to announce the release of an online writing course. I bring a unique perspective to the course.
Principles and Property Rights
With the exception of those who have taken a vow of poverty, human beings desire “stuff.” We want more than
Objectively Houston
In November, I launched a new website–ObjectivelyHouston.com. This is a collaborative effort with several friends to bring rational ideas to
The Innovator Versus the Collective
My second book, The Innovator Versus the Collective, is now available in paperback and Kindle. The Introduction to the book
Thinking Well
It has been said that the teacher often learns more than the students, and I can vouch for the truth